The Lidov-kozai Effect - Applications In Exoplanet Research And Dynamical Astronomy (astrophysics And Space Science Library)
by Ivan I. Shevchenko /
2016 / English / PDF
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This book deals with an effect in celestial mechanics that has
become quite important in exoplanet research. The Lidov-Kozai
effect reveals itself in coherent periodic variations (which can be
very large) of the inclination and eccentricity of an orbiting body
in the presence of an inclined perturber. The effect is known to be
important in the motion of many asteroids and planetary satellites.
What is more, now it attracts more and more interest in the
astronomical and astrophysical community due to its relevance for
many exoplanetary systems. Recent years witnessed major
advancements in its theory. It would be no exaggeration to say that
nowadays the Lidov-Kozai effect becomes one of the most studied
astrophysical effects. This book covers the multitude of the
Lidov-Kozai effect’s modern applications and its theory
developments. It will be useful for researchers and students
working in astrophysics, celestial mechanics, stellar
dynamics, theoretical mechanics, space missions design,
depending on the interests of the reader. The book is
self-contained. It provides the full detailed coverage of the
effect’s theory and applications.
This book deals with an effect in celestial mechanics that has
become quite important in exoplanet research. The Lidov-Kozai
effect reveals itself in coherent periodic variations (which can be
very large) of the inclination and eccentricity of an orbiting body
in the presence of an inclined perturber. The effect is known to be
important in the motion of many asteroids and planetary satellites.
What is more, now it attracts more and more interest in the
astronomical and astrophysical community due to its relevance for
many exoplanetary systems. Recent years witnessed major
advancements in its theory. It would be no exaggeration to say that
nowadays the Lidov-Kozai effect becomes one of the most studied
astrophysical effects. This book covers the multitude of the
Lidov-Kozai effect’s modern applications and its theory
developments. It will be useful for researchers and students
working in astrophysics, celestial mechanics, stellar
dynamics, theoretical mechanics, space missions design,
depending on the interests of the reader. The book is
self-contained. It provides the full detailed coverage of the
effect’s theory and applications.